The Canby Cougar Classic Tournament is an official Qualifier for the 2023 Oregon Middle School Basketball Championship to be held in Central Oregon on March 3-5 (GIRLS) & March 10-12 (BOYS).  All teams finishing 1st or 2nd in each division will qualify for the State Championship to battle top teams from towns throughout Oregon.

GAME TIME FORMATS

• Two 22-minute RUNNING halves. Stop clock during final 2 minutes of SECOND half, but ONLY if score differential is LESS THAN 10 points. During that final 2:00, the game can rotate in and out of stop clock time, based on the difference in the score.
• Halftime for all games will be no more than 3 minutes.
• Overtime: The first overtime period shall use a two-minute stopped clock. All subsequent overtime periods will use a one-minute stopped clock. Each over-time will begin with a jump ball.
• Time-outs: Two (2) thirty second time outs per half. Time outs do NOT carry forward to second half or into overtimes. Each team will receive exactly one (1) thirty second time out per overtime; with no carry-over of timeouts from regulation. Clock STOPS on all time-outs.

DEFENSE / PRESSING

• When difference in score is 20 points or more: No Full-Court Press (second violation punished by a team technical foul). Full-court press can be resumed if score differential is reduced to 19 or less.
• 4th grade – NO PRESS and NO ZONE, No exceptions.

FOULS

Common Fouls

• Five personal fouls constitute a disqualification in all divisions except when a team has only five remaining players (see “no foul out” rule).
• “No Foul Out” Rule: Players can foul out during a game except when a team has only five remaining eligible players. When left with only 5 players, on their sixth foul an administrative technical foul will be issued, resulting in 2 shots and the ball. Additionally, any resulting free throws from the foul will be attempted as in normal game play.

Technical Fouls

• Administrative technical fouls (i.e. incorrect substitution, scorebook error, “no foul out rule,” etc.) will follow normal High School Federation Rules, and will result in two (2) free throws and possession of the ball.
• Two technical fouls by a single player will result in that player being ejected from the game.

Free Throws

• Bonus – one and one will be attempted at seven team fouls per half.
• Double Bonus - two shots will be attempted at ten team fouls per half.

BASKETBALLS

• Bring your own basketballs for tournament play.
• All girls & Boys 4th, 5th & 6th grade – a 28.5 inch basketball will be used for all games.
• Boys 7th & 8th grade – a regulation men’s size 29.5 basketball will be used for all games.

TIE-BREAKER

1. Head-to-Head results for team(s) involved
2. If there is still a tie, then based on average points allowed. (Lowest average wins) 
3. If there is still a tie then a coin flip by the Tournament Director will determine the winner

CLEAN-UP

• We ask coaches to please have your teams clean up under your benches after your game is over. We thank you for your help in keeping our school facilities neat and clean for EVERYONE’S tournament experience!

UNIFORMS

• All players must wear a uniform or jersey. If a team has players wearing jerseys without numbers, it is the coaches and players responsibility to tell the referees their numbers. Failure to do so may result in a delay of game. Similarly, numbers on any team must be unique. All jerseys should be the same color and in good taste. If a shirt is worn under the uniform, it must be of a similar color. Designated away team is on top or left on schedule and wears dark jersey. Home team is on bottom or right and wear light jersey. 

PROTESTS

• NO PROTESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Any and all questions concerning the enforcement of rules will be interpreted by the referees and Tournament Director, and their decisions will be FINAL. All participating coaches and teams agree to this as a prerequisite for participation in the event.

SAFETY

• Any equipment that may cause injury to a participant of the game is not permitted. Items such as rings, watches, earrings, and plaster casts are not allowed and generally will not be allowed by game officials.

CONDUCT

• The actions of game officials shall be accepted as unbiased and made to the best of their ability. Coaches and players will refrain from any overt actions of disapproval, whether by gesture or in voice. Each game is conducted without verbal and physical abuse from other coaches, players and spectators toward coaches, players and officials on the court. Officials may stop the game if the situation warrants such action. The violating team will forfeit the game. The use of abusive language and profanity by coaches, players and spectators is prohibited at all times. Belittling, shouting and trash talking at players in a hostile manner is also prohibited. The Tournament seeks to provide a fun and exciting weekend for the players. Consequently, the Tournament reserves the right to warn and/or eject (for a single game or for the remainder of the Tournament) any player, coach or fan who, in the opinion of the referee(s) or Tournament Director, engages in unsportsmanlike conduct or improper behavior. No refunds will be given to such teams or individuals. FIGHTING AND/OR PROFANITY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED

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